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GN53 NOF

2003 Skoda Fabia

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,335 mi
Last recorded151,335 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 NOF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 151,335 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management lamp on

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 Apr 2017 151,334 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine management lamp on

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

very slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 29 Feb 2016 140,514 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 140,514 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 125,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 128,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 119,390 miles

Both headlamps discoloured and beam patterns poor

Exhaust front pipe flexi mesh broken

Nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Pass 12 Dec 2012 113,592 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 113,201 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

n/s c/v boot split

Pass 4 Nov 2011 100,353 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 68,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 77,165 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bushes starting to perish.

Pass 29 Oct 2008 66,570 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 55,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 39,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brakes binding slightly.

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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GN53 NOF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 65,642 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN53 NOF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GN53 NOF registered?

GN53 NOF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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